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18 July 2026

Karti Chidambaram on Lok Sabha strength increase

The topic addresses the constitutional and structural implications of delimitation and parliamentary representation, which are core themes in GS2 regarding the functioning of the legislature and federal balance.

1 min read Day 6 of 24 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Proposal to increase Lok Sabha strength from 543 to 815 members (50% increase).
  • Concerns raised regarding potential reduction in individual MP participation in debates and constituency issue resolution.
  • Concerns regarding the widening representation gap between northern and southern states due to demographic shifts.
  • Argument that increased seat counts may marginalize southern states in the national electoral calculus.
  • Alternative proposal suggested: Reserving one-third of existing seats for women.
  • Emphasis on the necessity of multi-party consultation before implementing changes to parliamentary composition.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 of 24 in Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the implications of a potential increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha on the federal structure of India. How can the balance between demographic representation and regional equity be maintained in the context of parliamentary delimitation? 250 words
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  2. Examine the challenges associated with maintaining the effectiveness of parliamentary debates and legislative scrutiny as the size of the House increases. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

  1. What is the current total strength of the Lok Sabha as mentioned in the context?

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